Mayfield, Tasmania


Mayfield is a residential locality in the local government area of Launceston in the Launceston LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about north of the town of Launceston. The 2016 census recorded a population of 1454 for the state suburb of Mayfield.
It is a state suburb in Tasmania. It is located north of Launceston.
7% of Mayfield residents are Indigenous peoples, and 20% are foreign born. Local employment is primarily in service industries, such as restaurants and groceries.

History

Mayfield was gazetted as a locality in 1963. The area was previously a property called “Mayfield Estate”.

Geography

The Bell Bay Railway Line marks the north-eastern boundary.

Road infrastructure

Route B81 passes to the west. From there, several streets provide access to the locality.